Red pearl is fantastic and the best option for Chinese food in Birmingham! The restaurant is huge so there’s not often a wait and the service is good. I really enjoyed my boba..consistency of the pearls and the sweetness were perfect! I would get both meat dishes again. the beef with mixed vegetables and the orange chicken are yummy!! Their menu is huge so you will most likely find something for everyone in your party.
Vegan Restaurant
Red Pearl Restaurant
· $$$$ · homewood · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Red pearl is fantastic and the best option for Chinese food in Birmingham! The restaurant is huge so there’s not often a wait and the service is good. I really enjoyed my boba..consistency of the pearls and the sweetness were perfect! I would get both meat dishes again. the beef with mixed vegetables and the orange chicken are yummy!! Their menu is huge so you will most likely find something for everyone in your party.
Pretty good food, a solid 4 /5 for Chinese food! We came here tonight, (17 Oct 25) as we're staying in the area. Upon entry, all the staff ignored us for a few minutes until we got someone's attention. Didn't have a reservation, not a problem as there's plenty of room. The menu is fairly substantial with plenty of choice. Many unusual items like bull frog, Dragon fish etc. We ordered fried dumplings(12) $9, Mongolian beef $14(with fried rice +$1.50), and sesame chicken $13 (with steamed rice). Dumplings were small but nice. Sesame chicken could have done with being more crispy as it was a bit soft. Beef was quite nice,.so overall pretty good.
Pretty good food, a solid 4 /5 for Chinese food! We came here tonight, (17 Oct 25) as we're staying in the area. Upon entry, all the staff ignored us for a few minutes until we got someone's attention. Didn't have a reservation, not a problem as there's plenty of room. The menu is fairly substantial with plenty of choice. Many unusual items like bull frog, Dragon fish etc. We ordered fried dumplings(12) $9, Mongolian beef $14(with fried rice +$1.50), and sesame chicken $13 (with steamed rice). Dumplings were small but nice. Sesame chicken could have done with being more crispy as it was a bit soft. Beef was quite nice,.so overall pretty good.
Red Pearl Restaurant is easily my favorite spot for Chinese food in Birmingham. We live about 25 minutes away in the Hoover and Pelham area, but it is always worth the drive. The mini pork soup buns are an excellent appetizer. The salted crispy chicken is a must try, and their Mongolian chicken is more savory than what I have had at other places that load everything with sugar. The flavors are richer and more balanced, and it never feels like eating dessert for dinner. We took our neighbors there last night after they asked for a good Chinese recommendation. Red Pearl came through like they always do. We go maybe twice a month, but the staff still seems to recognize us and they are always incredibly friendly to our two kids. It makes the whole experience feel very welcoming. The attached grocery store is another reason we love coming here. It has a huge selection of Asian foods, fresh vegetables, meats, and even cookware at great prices. I have a very hard time finding a better Chinese restaurant around town. Highly recommend.